Political affairs officer

Code 2422.13

Political affairs officers analyse developments in foreign politics and other policy matters, monitor conflicts and consult on mediation measures, as well as other developmental strategies. They write reports to ensure communication with governmental bodies, and develop policies and implementation methods.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • government policy implementation
  • foreign affairs
  • foreign affairs policy development

Skills and competences

  • analyse foreign affairs policies
  • advise on risk management
  • monitor political conflicts
  • write situation reports

Transversal competences

  • advise on legislative acts
  • advise on conflict management
  • advise on foreign affairs policies

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences